Is it a sin to use social media? Social media on its own is not sinful, but the way we use it may be. In this episode Pastor Brian walks us through 5 reasons to precede with caution when it comes to using social media.
Feb 02, 2021•38 min
Sermon audio from Sunday Morning, January 31, 2021
Feb 02, 2021•44 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, January 24, 2021
Jan 26, 2021•40 min
In this episode Pastor Brian says hello after being off for a few weeks. With a new year ahead we are looking forward to some new things and the return of some old things.
Jan 19, 2021•20 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, December 20, 2020
Dec 23, 2020•33 min
Should Christians celebrate Christmas? It seems like a strange question, but it is a question that many people grapple with. We know too well that Christmas in America can be "Christ-less." In this episode Pastor Brian attempts to answer the question by looking at what the Bible says (and doesn't say) about observing holidays.
Dec 15, 2020•25 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, December 13, 2020
Dec 15, 2020•35 min
In this very special episode Pastor Brian interviews Pastor George Ampiah on the importance of leading your family spiritually. Pastor George is one of the primary partners of Burntwoods Church in Ghana. He has worked with us on all of our water projects and is a partner in evangelism and discipleship all over Ghana. The ministry of Burntwoods Church is alive and well in other parts of the world because of partners like Pastor George. Enjoy hearing his voice and learning from him in this episode...
Dec 08, 2020•42 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, December 6, 2020.
Dec 08, 2020•36 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, November 29, 2020.
Dec 01, 2020•31 min
It's Thanksgiving week! In this episode Pastor Brian gives us a reminder of the importance of having the right perspective on Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, no matter what it looks like for you this year!
Nov 24, 2020•9 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, November 22, 2020
Nov 24, 2020•33 min
In this episode of the weekly update Pastor Brian shares about another possibility for Burntwoods Church in a COVID world and some insight into the recent firing of a high profile pastor in New York. What can we all learn from seeing someone else go through a very public fall?
Nov 17, 2020•26 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, November 15, 2020
Nov 17, 2020•40 min
In this episode of our weekly update Pastor Brian addresses the possibility of COVID restrictions that could impact the church. COVID cases are on the rise in Maryland and county executives are calling for more restrictions. How will Burntwoods Church react if we are told we cannot gather again?
Nov 10, 2020•27 min
Sermon audio from Sunday, November 8, 2020
Nov 10, 2020•36 min
Election day is finally here!
Nov 03, 2020•16 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, November 1, 2020
Nov 02, 2020•37 min
Continuing our Wednesday evening study through the entire Bible
Nov 02, 2020•28 min
We are only one week away from the election. In this episode Pastor Brian speaks about what guides his thought process when it comes time to vote. As Christians it is important to think beyond who a candidate is and think about the issues a candidate supports. Are there certain issues at stake in this election that should matter for Christians? Pastor Brian discusses this in the last of this three-part series on preparing for the election.
Oct 27, 2020•27 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, October 25, 2020
Oct 26, 2020•37 min
Continuing our Wednesday evening study through the entire Bible
Oct 21, 2020•29 min
With only two weeks to go before a monumental presidential election Pastor Brian continues a three-part discussion on how Christians should approach the upcoming election. What does the Bible teach us about politics? Should Christians vote? What types of candidates can Christians support? These questions will all be answered in this three-part series. In this episode Pastor Brian touches on something that every Christian must remember during a contentious election cycle.
Oct 20, 2020•19 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, October 18, 2020
Oct 19, 2020•40 min
Continuing our Wednesday evening study through the entire Bible
Oct 15, 2020•29 min
We are rapidly closing in on a monumental presidential election. In this episode Pastor Brian sets the stage for a three-part discussion on how Christians should approach the upcoming election. What does the Bible teach us about politics? Should Christians vote? What types of candidates can Christians support? These questions will all be answered in this three-part series. Stay tuned!
Oct 13, 2020•27 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, October 11, 2020
Oct 13, 2020•33 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, October 4, 2020
Oct 06, 2020•34 min
Sermon audio from Sunday morning, September 27, 2020
Sep 29, 2020•36 min
It was bound to happen eventually, we have a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Burntwoods Church. In this episode Pastor Brian gives an update on how our church is responding to the confirmed case of COVID-19 in our church family.
Sep 22, 2020•19 min